Thread: Firearms Storage Inspection ....

I don't understand why some ppl posting are so combative toward either/both police AO's and society who are fearful of guns.
Eg. A 50yo city dweller who's never been exposed to firearms, but watches the tv news, wouldn't be able to tell if any gun was loaded or not. But she'd most likely be shocked, alarmed & fearful if she saw a bloke walking down the road with a rifle in his hands or even on his shoulder. She may even contact the police immediately. Why would we persecute her for reacting that way? I suggest only guys 'wanting' to shock and cause fear would carry an uncovered firearm in a public place.

Regarding police and weapon storage: I think the guts of the original post by Tim and the outcome he eventually was able to share is positive (albeit predictable). However, some ppl seem determined to argue for their right to store firearms in an easily accessible and shootable state! Why?! What's not to understand about your/our obligation to society to at least provide as much deterrent and hindrance to any firearm thief or child (!) who happens upon our hunting gear? Owning and using firearms is a privilege I'm proud of in NZ and I wish our gun laws and licensing controls were a lot more strict than they currently are.

Don't even get me started on Tactical weapons and semi-auto centre fire rifles!

My guns are stored in a locked cabinet with bolts and ammo stored in a different part of the house (not under lock and key) but hidden. If anyone stole my cabinet, good luck getting replacement bolts without big questions being raised.